Whether you opt for sun or snow, get your next getaway on the calendar. Here are five ideas to consider.
- La Quinta Resort & Club, La Quinta, Calif.
Visit this 45-acre desert oasis for a hefty dose of sunshine and nonstop sporting opportunities. Long a getaway spot for Hollywood hot shots, the Palm Springs-area playground is well-known for top notch golf and tennis. Now, thanks to the addition of eight pickleball courts, you can learn the popular game or perfect your skills. The resort’s staff of certified pickleball professionals will be on-hand to offer lessons, clinics or simple encouragement. If your clan is inclined to indulge in a multi-sport vacation, book tee times on any of their five award-winning golf courses, play tennis, hike or spend time in and around the 41 pools in the complex.
For more: https://www.laquintaresort.com
- The Sebastian, Vail, Colo.
Splurge on a ski vacation and let the resort pros make sure your high-altitude holiday goes off without a hitch. The Sebastian’s amenities-on-demand program can deliver ski and snow essentials to your room along with an energy-filled breakfast. Order up an extra pair of toasty socks, hand warmers for the kids or another round of sunscreen. Guests can also arrange to have a steaming bubble bath drawn prior to a return from the slopes. Team up with the adventure concierge to plan a moonlight snowshoe adventure and ice skating for the older kids while the littlest one plays in the Tykes Room. Should the kids need a break from the mountain, they can also opt for hosted crafts in the upper lobby where creating hand puppets, finger knitting and experimenting with snow slime are possibilities. Should grown-ups need a break, the hospitality team is on hand to make restaurant reservations and scout for trusted child care.
For more: www.Snow.com; www.TheSebastianVail.com
- Timberline Lodge, Mount Hood, Ore.
Located in Oregon’s Mount Hood National Forest, sitting high on the shoulder of the iconic peak at 6,000 feet, this magnificent lodge was built at the height of the Great Depression by unemployed craftspeople hired by the Works Progress Administration. Completed in 1937, the lodge has long served as the centerpiece of a mountain playground. The land and historic lodge are still owned by the U.S. Forest Service, but the National Historic Landmark lodge has been family-operated since 1955. Families return year after year to ski, hike, dine, mountain bike, learn about the local flora and fauna, and to simply enjoy the high-altitude natural beauty. For a unique experience, schedule a hike or snowshoe with one of the lodge’s two St. Bernards and their handler. The 45-minute outing starts at the lodge and includes a bit of history about the iconic mascots, bottled water, trail mix and doggie treats.
